CONCENTRATION IDEAS

THINGS TO CONSIDER:​​1. You will need to create 12 cohesive pieces.2. A theme does not mean that they all look the same.3. Show a full range of contrast.4. Point of View – An interesting point of view can have a powerful impact5. Have unique compositions: a. Asymmetry is better than Symmetry b. Create movement that leads to your area of emphasis/interest ​c. The eye likes thirds d. Diagonals are more exciting than horizontal or vertical lines e. Avoid a central composition – A bull’s eye does not move the viewer’s eye f. Consider both positive and negative space as well as background

​ NEVER – Copy an existing photograph that you did not take.

PROCEED WITH CAUTION ON THE FOLLOWING TOPICS: these are stereotypical and are overused

31 Nights

The key to this project is consistency. You need to set a time of day and a specific amount of time that you will work on this project each day and then commit to keeping that schedule. For example Every night before bed at 9:00pm for 20 minutes. I recommend that you spend a minimum of 15 minutes.

3. You will draw/take photos each night at your set time for the amount of time you chose. You will do this five nights a week using the prompts provided (see the tab to the left) until you have completed the 31 Nights.

4. Complete the prompts one at a time. Prompts can be interrupted in any way you choose but should align with the theme.

5. You will create a picture each night at your set time for the amount of time you chose. You will do this five nights a week using the prompts provided until you have completed the 31 Nights.

6. Complete the prompts one at a time, in order. Prompts can be interpreted in any way you choose but should align with the theme. There will be time in class to use Photoshop and Illustrator to finish your ideas.

7. Hand in your completed photos at the end of each week on Classroom.

​8. At the end of each week we'll discuss our progress on the project and offer support to classmates for the upcoming week.

Mixed Media Project

Create an artwork that goes BEYOND the digital image.

Ideas for extending the image:Printing on transparency and creating a backingPrinting the image and drawing or painting on itSewing on a printed imageCollageExtending the image beyond the bordersPlacing sheer paper over the image and covering up some of itCutting up the image ​Scratching and tearing the image

SOCIAL ISSUE REFLECTION QUESTIONS1. What social issue did you decide to concentrate on? Why?2. What visual cues did you use to communicate your message?3. What feedback did you get? 4. What feedback did you decide to use? Why?5. What was the most successful part of your image? Why?

Graphic Design/Digital Art: think about how repetition can create a sense of movement or rhythm to the piece.

Be careful to gather images for your work CAREFULLY. Use copyright free images and/or alter the original image at least 75%. You must create 1-2 images, dependent on the amount of complexity.

Images should be 300 dpi. Artwork dimensions should be at least 8" x 10"

DUE: Monday, September 18

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Movement Self Reflection

1. How did you come up with your idea?2. What type of research did you do? How did that help you create the project?3. How did you show the concept of movement/rhythm/repetition?4. How successful were you in communicating this concept? What else do you need to do to make your work stronger? Look at your feedback from other groups.

You need to provide research for this project - mood board, sketches, etc. that shows you did some planning before you started the project.

Scale & proportion

Project: to emphasize the concept of proportion and/or scale in a work of art

Think about combining digital medias (i.e. photography and drawing) to produce a more unique image.​Photography: think about extreme points of view and unique perspectives that can produce the unexpected. You must create 3-5 finished images. (so shoot at least 24+)​

Graphic Design/Digital Art: think about an unusual combination or viewpoint. Be careful to gather images for you work CAREFULLY. Use copyright free images and/or alter the original image at least 75%. You must create 1-2 images, dependent on the amount of complexity.

You may use a drawing tablet

Images should be 300 dpi. Artwork dimensions should be at least 8" x 10"

DUE: Wednesday, September 6

FORESHORTENING: A technique used in art to create the appearance of objects and people coming into the front of the composition

Postmodern Principles

READ Olivia Gude's article about POSTMODERN PRINCIPLES. You only to to start reading where she starts listing out the principles.​Create a document that illustrates each postmodern principle with a definition and an example. You may find the examples on the web, but use your own words to provide the definition.

You can use word, powerpoint, google slides, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. to create the document.

Layout is extremely important - take time to create a strong presentation.

Appropriation

Juxtaposition

Recontextualization

Layering

Text + Image

Hybridity

Gazing

Representin'

PRincipleS of Design Cheat Sheet

Create a document that illustrates each principle of design with a definition and an example. You may find the examples on the web, but use your own words to provide the definition.

You can use word, powerpoint, google slides, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. to create the document.

Layout is extremely important - take time to create a strong presentation.

Unity

Variety

Rhythm/Movement

Scale

Balance

Emphasis

Contrast

Repetition

YEarbook COver Design - Due 9/13

​Size: 8 1/2 X 11 The design can wrap around to the back of the book – right now the spine is 3/4 inch think, but that might change.

Texture: No texture (due to cost)

Colors: We’d prefer them to utilize school colors, but there is some wiggle room.

Theme: This is a visual theme rather than a verbal theme. However your students envision this is fine. The words they chose were: Bold, Inclusive, Adventurous